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SW55AJU
2005 FORD MONDEO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SW55AJU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model MONDEO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,262 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025 10 Jun 20263 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel lines corroded
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,037 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,224 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded by front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,536 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 at front (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,702 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2021 10 Jun 202613 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,296 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,869 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,587 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017 10 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,732 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016 10 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,713 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,911 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,683 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,472 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,945 MI
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SW55AJU was registered on 2005-10-31
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